60201 ZIP Code — Evanston, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60201 is located in Evanston, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 4.51 square miles and serves a population of 43,122 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 847/224.

About ZIP code 60201

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $557,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

The gap between median ($89,032) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 60201 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

43,122

population

4.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60201 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60201

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60201. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Evanston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60203 Evanston (1 mi) 60208 Evanston (1.4 mi) 60076 Skokie (1.8 mi) 60202 Evanston (1.9 mi) 60091 Wilmette (2 mi) 60043 Kenilworth (2.4 mi) 60645 Chicago (3.3 mi) 60077 Skokie (3.4 mi) 60626 Chicago (3.6 mi) 60093 Winnetka (4.6 mi) 60659 Chicago (4.7 mi) 60053 Morton Grove (4.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	43,122
Population density	9,561 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	4.51 sq mi
Water area	0.92 sq mi
Latitude	42.0563
Longitude	-87.7016
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	847/224

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	22.0%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

43,122

Population

9,561

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$89,032

Median household income

$67,173

Per capita income

$557,200

Median home value

$1,700

Median monthly rent

55.7%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

11,166

Housing units

73.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

829

Under 5

845

990

5–9

1,008

1,189

10–14

1,211

2,206

15–19

2,247

3,066

20–24

3,123

2,410

25–34

2,455

2,113

35–44

2,152

2,175

45–54

2,214

1,057

55–59

1,076

1,167

60–64

1,189

2,218

65–74

2,259

1,219

75–84

1,242

724

85+

738

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,206	16.7%
18 and over	35,916	83.3%
65 and over	8,400	19.5%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61%

Black or African American 12.9%

Asian 9.9%

Two or more races 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Other race 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	27,997	61%
Black or African American	5,904	12.9%
Asian	4,533	9.9%
Two or more races	3,639	7.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2,811	6.1%
Other race	933	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	99	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	22.0%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 25.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	25.0%
Median income	$89,032

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 23.4%

$500k–$1M 42.5%

$1M+ 12.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$557,200
Median rent / month	$1,700
Owner occupied	55.7%
Renter occupied	44.3%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	34.2%
Large apartment buildings	35.7%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	40.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.8%
1 bedroom	21.8%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	25.2%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.6%
1 vehicle	45.5%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	6.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.2%
Electricity	20.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	0.2%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,401	37.7%
Cohabiting couple	1,077	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	3,738	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	5,751	33.9%
Households with children under 18	3,642	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,746	33.9%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.9%	44.9%
Married	39.5%	34.9%
Separated	0.4%	0.5%
Widowed	2.1%	8.0%
Divorced	7.1%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 9.5%

Some college, no degree 9.5%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 32.6%

Graduate / professional 40.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	73.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	717	4.3%
Kindergarten	233	1.4%
Elementary school	3,701	22.1%
High school	1,476	8.8%
College / grad school	10,615	63.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.2%

Professional & management 20.3%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Retail trade 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Other services 6.1%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Construction 2.3%

Information 1.8%

Public administration 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	66.4%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	1.5%
Production & transportation	4.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	38.7%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	13.8%
Walk	14.3%
Work from home	24.4%
Other means	5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.3%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.5%
High blood pressure	24.9%
High cholesterol	25.9%
Diabetes	7.1%
Heart disease	4.4%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	17.8%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.2%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.9%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	14.9%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	6.8%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	68.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	9.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	997	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	24.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.9%
Public insurance	26.9%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	41,448	96.1%
Spanish	1,584	3.8%
Other Indo-European	438	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	317	0.8%
Other languages	717	1.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	36,725	85.2%
Born in same state	35,941	83.3%
Born in different state	21,042	48.8%
Foreign born	784	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	6,397	14.8%
Not a US citizen	2,579	40.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,865	11.3%
French	4,041	9.4%
Arab	1,093	2.5%
Polish	603	1.4%
English	515	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	235	0.5%
German	232	0.5%
Norwegian	198	0.5%
Dutch	90	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	97.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60201

What city is ZIP code 60201 in?

ZIP code 60201 is primarily assigned to Evanston, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60201 in?

ZIP code 60201 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60201?

73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60201?

The median home value in ZIP code 60201 is $557,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 60201?

ZIP code 60201 has an estimated population of 43,122 residents, with a density of 9,559 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60201?

The median household income in ZIP code 60201 is $89,032, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60201 in?

ZIP code 60201 observes the CST timezone.